Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Edward H. Davis Jr., John Silbermann and Nyana Miller | January 24, 2018
Wealthy men are cheating on their wives—with their accountants and lawyers. They carry on these affairs in exotic locales known for banking secrecy and regulations that make it possible to hide billions of dollars in marital assets.
By Angela Turturro | January 16, 2018
In this Special Report: "Top 10 Developments, Lessons and Reminders of 2017," "Estate Planning for Copyrights," "Guiding the Dead Hand: Decanting Under EPTL 10-6.6" and "The Inevitable: Death and Taxes."
By Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev | January 12, 2018
Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev write: There is an old English saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that "nothing in our lives is certain except death and taxes." Many wealthy individuals, politicians and corporations attempt to dodge one of these life certainties. However, if in attempting to avoid one of these certainties, violations are committed, the consequences are severe and will not be pardoned, not even in death.
By Sharon L. Klein | January 12, 2018
Sharon L. Klein writes: From new legislation, to important proposals, to instructive case law, 2017 saw some significant developments, lessons and reminders.
By David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir | January 12, 2018
David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir write: Implementing an estate plan around the unique assets of modern artists requires the estate planner to consider different strategies to protect the value of the artist's creations during life and after death. Understanding the impact of copyright on estate planning the artist/client is the initial priority.
By Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason | January 12, 2018
Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason write: EPTL 10-6.6 requires many steps and practitioners advising trustees to implement a decanting under the statute should carefully document each step.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | January 12, 2018
Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: For estates and trusts and their fiduciary returns, some things are clear: tax rates are different and there are many changes to understand. And many rules, such as the 3.8 percent net investment income tax on estates and trusts, have not changed. However, there are other matters that await IRS guidance.
By Amanda Ciccatelli | January 11, 2018
Tax reform will have extensive impact on the business climate in the near and long term, with companies focused on navigating many changes and nuances,…
By Angela Morris | January 10, 2018
A West Texas lawyer who was convicted of forging a will to steal the estate of a multimillionaire now faces disbarment, while also seeking…
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By C. Raymond Radigan | January 5, 2018
Trusts and Estates Law columnist C. Raymond Radigan writes: As other states consider whether to adopt the Uniform Directed Trust Act, it is an opportune time to take a second look at New York's proposed directed trust statute. Fortunately, the New York State Legislature is presently reviewing directed trust legislation.
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